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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012COLORADO 2WD L4-2.9LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINMANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLEINPUT SHAFTSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD L4-2.9L
Input Shaft: Service and Repair
2012 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD L4-2.9LSECTION Service and Repair
Input Shaft Bearing Retainer Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement Transmission Fluid Replacement.
2. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder. Refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Replacement Service and Repair.
3. Remove the input shaft bearing retainer bolts.
Discard the bolts.
4. Remove the input shaft bearing retainer.
5. Clean and inspect the input shaft bearing retainer. Refer to Transmission Case Cleaning and Inspection 13. Transmission Case Cleaning and Inspection.
Installation Procedure
1. Apply a 3 mm (1/8 in) bead of sealant GM P/N 89020326 (Canadian P/N 89021188) to the input shaft bearing retainer.
Note: Ensure the seal does not catch on the input shaft splines.
2. Position the input shaft bearing retainer to the transmission.
3. Apply pipe sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the threads of the input shaft bearing retainer bolts if new bolts are not available.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
4. Install the NEW input shaft bearing retainer bolts.
Tighten the input shaft bearing retainer bolts to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).
5. Install the clutch actuator cylinder. Refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Replacement Service and Repair.
6. Fill the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement Transmission Fluid Replacement.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.